Adjunct Faculty

Employer: Concordia University, Irvine (CUI)

Location: Zhejiang Financial College in Hangzhou, Xiasha, China

Concordia University, Irvine (CUI) is currently participating in a dual degree program with our partner, Zhejiang Financial College (ZFC), in Hangzhou, China (a little over 100 miles southwest of Shanghai). Students in China are able to earn a dual AA degree (awarded by ZFC & CUI) while attending classes at ZFC with an option to complete their bachelor's degree in Accounting by matriculating to CUI.

This face-to-face instruction occurs within their semester time frame (15-16 weeks) or via an accelerated format (2-3 weeks) for the next four academic years. The current need is for Spring 2024 with similar options each semester for the foreseeable future.

Currently, Concordia University, Irvine has faculty teaching on the ZFC campus on a full-time basis. Instructors visiting China will join this faculty in teaching courses to ZFC students. Concordia University, Irvine is currently looking for professors to teach for this Spring, 2024 (May intensive) and subsequent semesters in either the long (15 - 16 week) format or accelerated (2-3 week) format starting in the Fall, 2024.

Dates:

• May 13 - May 24th for Accelerated courses (Accounting course taught in intensive format over 2 weeks) - Managerial Accounting
• September, 2024 - December, 2024 for Semester courses (estimated)

Courses currently being taught:

• Finance
• Accounting
• Macroeconomics

Job Duties:

• Instruct two or three sections of ECONOMICS 201, FINANCE 331, ACCOUNTING 211, ACCOUNTING 212
• Complete and report student grades or assessments to CUI - Assess student mastery, assign grades and report to CUI
• Represent CUI to the students, staff, and faculty at the Chinese partner institution
• Frequently communicate with Concordia University administration, faculty, and staff to service the dual degree program students

Requirements:

• MA or MS in Economics, Accounting, Finance or similar educational credentials
• 3 years of experience teaching subject to College or High School students
• Classes taught in English or Mandarin; Mandarin is not required but helpful

Compensation:

Adjunct pay Based on experience and qualifications linked to total course hours per section. Travel to China and any related expenses (documents, transportation, meals in transit etc.) will be paid for by CUI. ZFC will provide a one bedroom or shared apartment (same gender, private bedroom), and lunch on campus.

There is an opportunity to arrive before class or stay after to enjoy tourism while staying in the ZFC provided
apartment.